California Code of Regulations, Article 6, Section 100167 - License Renewal, License Audit Renewal, and License Reinstatement | California Code of Regulations

(a) In order to be eligible for renewal of a non-lapsed paramedic license, an individual shall comply with the requirements in subdivisions (1) through (5) below:

(1) Possess a current paramedic license issued in California.

(2) Complete forty-eight (48) hours of CE pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 11 of this Division.

(3) Complete and submit the Renewal Paramedic License Application, Form #RL-01, 01/2024.

(4) If applicant is selected for audit, submit to the Authority a signed and completed Audit Renewal Paramedic License Application, Form #AR-01, revised 03/2024.

(A) Applicants selected for audit shall submit documentation of forty-eight (48) hours of CE completion, as specified in (a)(2) of this section.

(5) Pay the appropriate fees as specified on the application in accordance with Section 100172 of this Chapter.

(6) EMSA will send a renewal reminder notification by mail to the paramedic, approximately five (5) months prior to their paramedic license expiration date.

(b) In order for an individual whose license has lapsed to be eligible for license reinstatement, the following requirements shall apply:

(1) For a license lapsed less than six (6) months, the individual shall submit:

(A) Forty-eight (48) hours of CE pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 11 of this Division with copies of the CE Certificates.

(B) Pay the appropriate fees as specified on the application in accordance with Section 100172 of this Chapter.

(C) Submit a signed and completed Reinstatement Paramedic License Application, Lapsed Less than 1 year, specified in Section 100164(a)(6)(A),

(D) If an applicant is or was certified/licensed in another state or country, a signed and completed Licensure/Certification Verification, Form #VL-01, 01/2024, shall be submitted to the Authority for each state or country the applicant was licensed/certified.

(2) For a license lapsed six (6) months or more, but less than twelve (12) months, the individual shall:

(A) Submit sixty (60) hours of CE pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 11 of this Division, with copies of the CE Certificates.

(B) Pay the appropriate fees as specified on the application in accordance with Section 100172 of this Chapter.

(C) Submit a signed and completed Reinstatement Paramedic License Application, Lapsed less than 1 year, as specified in Section 100164(a)(6)(A).

(D) If an applicant is or was certified/licensed in another state or country, a signed and completed Licensure/Certification Verification, Form #VL-01, 01/2024, shall be submitted to the Authority for each state or country the applicant was licensed/certified.

(3) For a license lapsed twelve (12) months or more, but less than twenty-four (24) months, the individual shall:

(A) Provide documentation of passing the licensure examinations within the past two (2) years as specified in Sections 100140 and 100141 or provide documentation of a current paramedic registration issued by the NREMT,

(B) Submit seventy-two (72) hours of CE pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 11 of this Division, with copies of the CE Certificates.

(C) Pay the appropriate fees as specified on the application in accordance with Section 100172 of this Chapter,

(D) Submit to the California DOJ, an applicant fingerprint card, FD-258 dated 5/11/99 or a Request for Live Scan Service Form, BCII 8016 (Revised 05/2018), for a state criminal history record provided by the DOJ in accordance with the provisions of Section 11105 et seq. of the Penal Code

(E) Submit a signed and completed Reinstatement Paramedic License Application, Lapsed 1 year or more, specified in Section 100164(a)(6)(B),

(F) If an applicant is or was certified/licensed in another state or country, a signed and completed Licensure/Certification Verification, Form #VL-01, 01/2024, shall be submitted to the Authority for each state or country the applicant was licensed/certified.

(4) For a lapse of twenty-four (24) months or more, the individual shall:

(A) Provide documentation of passing the licensure examinations within the past two (2) years as specified in Sections 100140 and 100141 or provide documentation of a current paramedic registration issued by the NREMT.

(B) Pay the appropriate fees as specified on the application in accordance with Section 100172 of this Chapter.

(C) Submit to the California DOJ an applicant fingerprint card, FD-258 dated 5/11/99 or a Request for Live Scan Service Form, BCII 8016 (Rev 05/2018), for a state criminal history record provided by the DOJ in accordance with the provisions of Section 11105 et seq. of the Penal Code.

(D) Submit a signed and completed Reinstatement Paramedic License Application, lapsed 1 year or more, specified in Section 100164(a)(6)(B).

(E) Documentation of seventy-two (72) hours of CE that shall include completion of the following courses, or their equivalent:

1. Advanced Cardiac Life Support,

2. Pediatric Advanced Life Support,

3. Prehospital Trauma Life Support or International Trauma Life Support,

4. CPR.

(F) If an applicant is or was certified/licensed in another state or country, a signed and completed Licensure/Certification Verification, Form #VL-01, 01/2024, shall be submitted to the Authority for each state or country the applicant was licensed/certified.

(c) Renewal of a license shall be for two (2) years. If the renewal requirements are met within six (6) months prior to the expiration date of the current license, the effective date of licensure shall be the first day after the expiration of the current license. This applies only to individuals who have not had a lapse in licensure.

(d) Reinstated licenses shall be valid for a period of two (2) years beginning on the date of issuance through the last day of the approved month in the second year.

(e) Within forty-five (45) calendar days of receiving the application, the Authority shall notify the applicant that the application has been approved or specify what information, if any, is missing.

(f) An individual, who is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, whose paramedic license expires during the time the individual is on active duty or license expires less than six (6) months from the date the individual is deactivated/released from active duty, has an additional six (6) months to comply with the following CE requirements and the late renewal fee is waived upon compliance with the following provisions:

(1) Provide documentation from the respective branch of the Armed Forces of the United States verifying the individual's dates of activation and deactivation/release from active duty.

(2) Meet the requirements of Section 100167(a)(2) through (a)(5) of this Chapter, except the individual will not be subject to the $50 late renewal application fee specified in Section 100172(b)(4).

(3) Provide documentation showing the CEs were received no sooner than 30 days prior to the effective date of the individual's paramedic license that was valid when the individual was activated for active duty and not later than six months from the date of deactivation/release from active duty.

(A) Individuals whose active duty required them to use their paramedic skills may be given credit for documented training that meets the requirements of Chapter 11, EMS Continuing Education Regulations (California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 9). The documentation shall include verification from the individual's Commanding Officer attesting to the classes attended.